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Thronateeska Heritage Center
Program Guide for Groups
100 W. Roosevelt Avenue Albany, GA 31701
O: 229-432-6955 | F: 229-435-1572
museum@heritagecenter.org
http://www.heritagecenter.org
Office Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday
Program Admission
Planetarium Program
$3.00 Outreach Program
TBD
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Science Museum Tour
$3.00 Pollywogs & Puddles
$3.00
All prices are per person, per program.
Minimum of 10 people for group programs.
1 adult free per 10 paid students. Additional adults
pay the same rate as students.
Children age 3 & under free. Bus drivers are free.
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Prices do not include GA sales tax.
Science Museum Scavenger Hunt $3.00 Grab Bag
Weather with Fox 31
$3.00
$2.00
Joint Flint RiverQuarium Programs
History & Mapping Museum Tour $3.00 Two for One Field Trip
with Primary Sources
Pollywogs & Puddles
$7.50
$7.50
Wetherbee Planetarium Programs
Visit www.heritagecenter.org for free downloadable teacher packets, educational resources, theatrical trailers, and more!
Films (pre-produced full dome films)
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Molecularium (PreK-2nd)— Explore atoms, molecules, & the three states of matter.
Earth, Moon, & Sun (3rd—6th) - Explore seasons, eclipses, lunar phases, & constellations.
Astronomyths (3rd-adult)— Explore constellations, deep space objects, & Greek mythology.
Two Small Pieces of Glass (3rd-adult)— Witness the invention & development of the telescope.
Oasis in Space (3rd-adult)— Travel through the solar system on a search for water.
Black Holes (6th-adult)— Explore black holes, nature’s biggest mystery.
Fractal Explorations (9th-adult)—An introduction to fractal geometry & fractals in nature.
Season of Light (all ages)— Explore the seasons, the “Star of Bethlehem,” & winter solstice traditions.
Live Presentations (Live presentations narrated by Thronateeska’s staff)
 My Sky (K-2nd)— Day and night sky, gravity, stars, planetary motion, & the constellations.
 Astronomy 101 (4th-6th)— Planets, eclipses, lunar phases, comets, asteroids, meteors, a brief history of astronomy, &
scientific theories.
Outreach Programs — Custom-made. Give us a call!
Museum Programs
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Science Museum Tour (all ages)— Have a guide take you through the entire museum, explain exhibits, and answer any
questions you may have. Each tour is adapted to fit the age group of your students.
Science Museum Scavenger Hunt (3rd-7th)— Let your students explore the science museum on their own or with a buddy. Each
student will receive a scavenger hunt sheet full of questions and things to do. A guide will be available to answer questions and
help your students if they need a hint. Answer keys will be made available for teachers.
Weather with Fox 31 (all ages)— Learn about the weather with one of WFXL Fox 31’s real
WEATHER
meteorologists in our Science Museum meteorology exhibit. Fun, engaging, and age-appropriate,
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students will learn about what meteorologists are, what they do, and some of the basics of weather
with Q&A. ***Please allow at least two weeks for scheduling.***
Guided History & Mapping Museum Tour, & Primary Sources Program (5th-adult)— Learn about how historians “do” history by
learning how to identify primary sources, and take a guided tour of our History Museum and Georgia Museum of Surveying &
Mapping, all in one program!
Pollywogs & Puddles (Pre-K)— Participate with your students in a topical lesson that features sorting, counting, and more.
Receive a take home activity, too! This program is also available as a joint program with the Flint RiverQuarium.
Joint Flint RiverQuarium Programs
Have two field trips in one! Choose from our “Two for One” joint field trips for K-12th grade, or a “Pollywogs & Puddles”
Pre-K combo program. Visit Thronateeska and the RiverQuarium on the same day, and let us streamline your visit and work
out all the scheduling logistics for you. See the reverse side for more information.
Thronateeska Heritage Center
Education Programs’ Georgia Performance Standards Alignment
O: 229-432-6955 | museum@heritagecenter.org | F: 229-435-1572
Type
Live
Films
Planetarium Programs
Science Museum
History Museum
Museum Programs
Program Name
Recommended Grades
Georgia Performance Standards
My Sky
PreK-2nd
SKE1, SKP3, S1E1c, S2E1, S2E2
Astronomy 101
4th - 6th
S4E1 , S4E2, S6E1, S6E2
Molecularium
PreK-4th
SKCS4b&c, SKP1a, SKP2a, S1CS4b&c, S1E2a, S2P1, S4E3
Earth, Moon, & Sun
3rd-6th
S3CS8, S3E1d, S4E1 , S4E2, S5CS8, S5E1b, S6CS8, S6E1c(for the
moon), S6E1d, S6E1e, S6E2
Astronomyths
3rd-adult
SAST2, SAST4, SAST5, SAST6a, SAST6b
Two Small Pieces of Glass
3rd-adult
S3P1d, S4CS8, S4E1, S4P1b, S4P1c, S4P2, S5CS3c, S5CS7b,
S5CS8, S6E1a, S6E1e, SAST1, SAST4
Oasis in Space
3rd-adult
S4E2d, S6E1c, S6E3a, SAST4, SAST6
Black Holes
6th-adult
SAST1a, SAST1b, SAST2, SAST4, SAST5c, SAST5d, SAST6a,
SAST6b
Fractal Explorations
9th-adult
MM2N1, MM1A1c, MM1D1, MM1P1, MM1P2, MM1P3,
MM1P4, MM1P5, MM1G1e, MM1G2, MM2A2d-f, MM2A5c,
MM2P2, MM2P3, MM2P4, MM2P5, MM3A2a&g, MM3G3a,
MM3P1, MM3P2, MM3P3, MM3P4, MM3P5, MA1N1, MA1A1de, MA1A4c, MA1G1e, MA1G2, MA1D1, MA1D2, MA1P1,
MA1P2, MA2A1d-e, MA2A4a&g, MA2A5d, MA2G5, MA2P1,
MA2P2, MA2P3, MA2P4
Season of Light
PreK-adult
S2E2c, S4E1a, S4E1b, S4E1c, S4E2c, S6E2c
Science Museum Tour
PreK-adult
S1P1, S3E2, S3L1, S3L2, S7L5
Science Museum Scavenger
Hunt
3rd-6th
S3E2, S3L1, S3L2, S4P2, S4L2, S5P3, S6E5
Weather with Fox 31
PreK-adult
S1E1, S1E2, S2E3, S4E3, S4E4, S6E3, S6E4
Pollywogs & Puddles
PreK
N/A
History & Mapping
Museum Tour with Primary
Sources
5th-adult
L6-8RH1, L6-8RH2, L6-8RH7
100 W. Roosevelt Avenue Albany, GA 31701
O: 229-432-6955
F: 229-435-1572
museum@heritagecenter.org
www.heritagecenter.org
Thronateeska Heritage Center
Group Reservation Form
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Policies
This form must be completed and returned to Thronateeska at least 36 hours before your visit to avoid the possible loss of your reservation.
Groups may schedule for any time during business hours, 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday or 10:00am-4:00pm Saturday. Additional charges will apply for a
visit during non-business hours.
For every 10 paid students, 1 adult is admitted free. Additional adults (teachers, chaperones, and guardians) will be charged the same rate as students, plus
sales tax (if applicable). Bus drivers are free.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled visit. Groups arriving more than 15 minutes after their scheduled visit time are subject to cancellation.
Thronateeska Heritage Center strives to meet the needs of all of our visitors. For special arrangements, please call ahead.
Tax exempt groups must file a GA Sales Tax ST-5 form with Thronateeska and pay with an official check or charge card to not be charged sales tax. Payments
made by personal check, charge card, or cash must be charged GA Sales Tax. Out of state groups are not exempt from GA Sales Tax.
Chaperones are expected to play an active role in participating with the group and helping maintain order. Groups may be dismissed without reimbursement
for behavior deemed disruptive or inappropriate by Thronateeska Heritage Center. We want your visit to be fun and educational. Please do not spoil your visit
with poor behavior!
Program Selection
Contact Information
Organization name: _______________________________________
Contact person: __________________________________________
Telephone: ______________________________________________
Alternate telephone: ______________________________________
Email address: ____________________________________________
Fax: ____________________________________________________
Organization address: ______________________________________
City: ______________________ State: _______ Zip: _____________
Reservation Information
Visit date(s): ______________________________________________
Arrival Time (should be +15 mins before your program): ____________
Program Begin Time: _______________________________________
Grade level(s): ____________________________________________
Number of students: ______________________________________
Number of adults*: ________________________________________
*Please enter the estimated TOTAL number of adults (teachers, parents, etc.) who
will be visiting.
Payment
⃝ Cash
⃝ Check
⃝ Charge Card
⃝ On Account (Must be pre-approved)
Is your organization exempt from GA Sales Tax?
⃝ Yes*
⃝ No
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Science Museum Tour
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Science Museum Scavenger Hunt
Weather with Fox 31
History & Mapping Tour with Primary Sources
Planetarium film: Astronomyths
Planetarium film: Black Holes
Planetarium film: Earth, Moon, & Sun
Planetarium film: Molecularium
Planetarium film: Oasis in Space
Planetarium film: Two Small Pieces of Glass
Planetarium film: Fractal Explorations
Planetarium film: Season of Light
Planetarium presentation: My Sky
Planetarium presentation: Astronomy 101
Other (custom): __________________________
$3.00/person
$3.00/person
$3.00/person
$3.00/person
$3.00/person
$3.00/person
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$3.00/person
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$3.00/person
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Grab Bag—Qty: __________________________
Pollywogs & Puddles (Thronateeska only)
Joint Flint RiverQuarium Programs
Pollywogs & Puddles (Joint Program)
Two for One Field Trip
$2.00/bag
$3.00/person
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$7.50/person
$7.50/person
Choose one program from Thronateeska Heritage
Center listed above (except Pollywogs & Puddles—Joint
Program) and one program from Flint RiverQuarium
listed below.
⃝ Aquarium & Aviary Tour
⃝ Wet Lab (K-2nd, 3rd-5th, or 6th-8th, 9th-12th)
⃝ Theater film: Micro Planet
⃝ Theater film: Alligator Kingdom
⃝ Theater film: Fire Ants
⃝ Theater film: Kings of Baha
⃝ Theater film: Plastic Paradise
⃝ Theater film: Watermelon Magic
For Flint RiverQuarium concessions and/or gift bags, please call 229-639-2650.
*If YES, to not be charged sales tax, your organization must:
1. Fill out and return a GA Sales Tax ST-5 form (included in
this packet)
2. Pay with an official check or credit card.
By state law, payments made by cash, personal check, personal
charge card, or other method are subject to sales tax. Out of state
Special Arrangements*
groups are not exempt from Georgia Sales Tax. We apologize for any
*handicap requirements, having lunch catered, dividing your
inconvenience.
group up into smaller groups, etc.
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How did you learn about Thronateeska?
⃝ Internet
⃝ Co-workers
⃝ Mail/Flyer ⃝ Personal Visit
⃝ Friend/Family
⃝ Phone Book
⃝ School System
⃝ Other: _____________________
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Not sure what to do
for lunch?
Make it easy
and have
Chick-fil-A
deliver
Kid’s Meals or
the Bag Lunch
Special